NHS Oral & Dental Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Devizes

Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - Devizes

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see an oral surgeon is

13 weeks

That's 3 months

The NHS Oral & Dental Surgery waiting list at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - Devizes currently has 1,459 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Oral & Dental Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - Devizes is an Independent Sector provider in the South West region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.8 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 16 places in the national league for this department's; now 32 out of 113 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
13.2weeks
▲ +2.8 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▼ -11.3 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.5k
▲ +159
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,459
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
24 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
286 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +2.8 wks

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see an oral surgeon is about 16 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 32nd out of 113 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 6th out of 14 in South West

What does Oral & Dental Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Wisdom tooth removal
Jaw surgery (orthognathic)
Dental implants
Removal of impacted teeth
Jaw joint problems (TMJ)
Mouth ulcer investigation
Cyst removal
Biopsies of mouth lesions

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Marshall Road, Devizes, SN10 3UF
NHS Bath And North East Somerset, Swindon And Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Oral & Dental Surgery waiting list at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - Devizes?

Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - Devizes currently has about 1,459 patients on its Oral & Dental Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 13 weeks.

Does Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - Devizes meet the NHS 18-week target for Oral & Dental Surgery?

About 73% of Oral & Dental Surgery patients at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - Devizes are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Oral & Dental Surgery wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Oral & Dental Surgery waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.